FESTAC Passport Office

• FESTAC Passport Office | Located at No. 21 3rd Avenue, A Close, Festac Town, Lagos
• Telephone No: 09121556359, 08119753844
• Operation Hours: Mondays – Friday [8:30 AM – 4:00PM]
• Help Desk: SERVICOM UNIT
• Google Map Direction Guide

How to Apply:

To apply for a passport at the FESTAC Passport Office in Lagos, Nigeria, follow these steps:

1. Online Registration

• Visit the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) website: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/
• Create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Complete the application form: Choose the type of passport you need (standard or official) and fill in the required information.
• Upload required documents: You’ll need to upload your birth certificate, National Identification Number (NIN) slip, and other relevant documents.
• Make payment: Pay the processing fee online using your preferred payment method. The cost varies depending on the type and validity of the passport (32 pages, 64 pages, 5 years, or 10 years).
• Fees: 32 Pages Cost: 50,000 Naira WHILE 64 Pages Cost 100,000 Naira
• Print your application slip: After payment, print the acknowledgment slip and payment receipt. This will include your application ID and reference number.

2. Book an Appointment

• Schedule your appointment: After completing your online application, book an appointment for biometric data capture at stated above passport office, The system will provide available dates and times.
• Print the appointment slip: Bring this slip with you to the passport office on your appointment day.

3. Visit the FESTAC Passport Office

• Address: No. 21 3rd Avenue, A Close, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Lagos
• Arrive early: Ensure you arrive at the passport office on your appointment date with all required documents.
• Documents to bring:
  • Printed application form and acknowledgment slip.
  • Payment receipt.
  • Birth certificate or declaration of age.
  • National Identification Number (NIN) slip.
  • Local government identification letter or any other form of ID.
  • Two passport-sized photographs (may not be necessary as digital photos are usually taken at the office).
• Submit your documents: Present your documents at the designated counter.
• Biometric capture: You’ll have your fingerprints and photograph taken.
• Interview (if applicable): Some applicants may be required to undergo a brief interview.

4. Collection of Passport

• Wait for notification: You’ll be notified via SMS or email when your passport is ready for collection.
• Collection: Return to the stated above Passport Office with your acknowledgment slip and a valid ID to collect your passport.

5. Processing Time

• The processing time varies but usually takes between 6 weeks to 2 months. Express services may be available for an additional fee and can reduce the time to about 1 week.

6. Tracking Your Application

• You can track your application status online through the NIS portal using your application ID and reference number. Using this Link: https://track.immigration.gov.ng/
• Passport ISSUED? Pick up at the Collection and Issuance Unit.